World Fuel Services Corporation (the "Company") was incorporated in Florida in
July 1984 and along with its consolidated subsidiaries is referred to
collectively in this Annual Report on Form 10­K ("2014 10­K Report") as "World
Fuel," "we," "our" and "us."
We are a global fuel logistics, transaction management and payment processing
company, principally engaged in the distribution of fuel and related products
and services in the aviation, marine and land transportation industries. We
compete by providing our customers with value­added benefits, including
single­supplier convenience, competitive pricing, the availability of trade
credit, price risk management, logistical support, fuel quality control and fuel
procurement outsourcing. We have three reportable operating business segments:
aviation, marine, and land.